Care Manager (BH Licensed) (must reside in Michigan)

Molina Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Behavioral Health Care Manager to support care coordination across the continuum. You will assess member needs, develop integrated care plans with the care team, and monitor progress toward outcomes while coordinating with providers and community resources.

The role emphasizes field-based travel and adherence to Medicaid requirements. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in healthcare, an active license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years healthcare experience, preferably behavioral health.
• Active and unrestricted license in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transport, and auto insurance for travel.
• Experience with severe mental health concerns and SUD.
• Knowledge of whole-person care, chronic conditions, and discharge planning.
• Data entry experience and use of a clinical platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments per timelines.
• Develops and implements care plans with member and care team.
• Conducts telephonic, in-person or home visits as required.
• Monitors care plan effectiveness and documents interventions.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload with regular outreach.
• Promotes integration of services for continuity of care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina guidelines to educate and motivate change.
• Assess barriers to care and provide care coordination.
• May provide consultation and resources to peers.
• 25-40% local travel may be required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written沟mmunicati

Data entry skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Licensure as applicable (LCSW/LMSW/APSW/CHES/LPC/LPCC/LMFT/PhD/PsyD)

Tools

Clinical platform software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary

Provides support for care management/care coordination activities and collaborates with multidisciplinary team coordinating integrated delivery of member care across the continuum. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. This position supports the Molina Michigan Health plan, Medicaid line of business. The candidate should reside in the state of Michigan.

Essential Job Duties

• Completes comprehensive behavioral health assessments of members per regulated timelines and determines who may qualify for care coordination/case management based on clinical judgment, changes in member health or psychosocial wellness and triggers identified in assessments.
• Develops and implements care plan in collaboration with member, caregiver, physician and/or other appropriate healthcare professionals and member support network to address member needs and goals.
• Conducts telephonic, face-to-face or home visits as required.
• Performs ongoing monitoring of care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventions and goal achievement, and suggest changes accordingly.
• Maintains ongoing member caseload for regular outreach and management.
• Promotes integration of services for members including behavioral health, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and home and community resources to enhance continuity of care.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary care team meetings and informal ICT collaboration.
• Uses motivational interviewing and Molina clinical guideposts to educate, support and motivate change during member contacts.
• Assesses for barriers to care, provides care coordination and assistance to member to address concerns.
• May provide consultation, resources and recommendations to peers as needed.
• 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based upon state/contractual requirements).

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years health care experience, preferably in behavioral health, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Licensed behavioral health clinician to include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, Doctor of Psychology (PhD or PsyD) or equivalency based on state contract, regulation, or state board licensing mandate. If licensed, license must be active and unrestricted in state of practice.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements, unless otherwise required by law.
• Experience with working with persons with severe and persistent mental health concerns and serious emotional disturbances, to include substance use disorder and foster care.
• Knowledge and experience related to whole person care principles, chronic health conditions, and discharge planning coordination.
• Data entry skills and previous experience utilizing a clinical platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health care management.
• Familiarity with Michigan behavioral health population.
• Field-based care management or home health experience.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Pay Range: $26.41 - $51.49 / HOURLY*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.